Francis Ngannou’s coach admits he could also be a bit of too optimistic, however he hasn’t given up on the thought of returning to the UFC.
Ngannou suffered a turbulent exit from combined martial arts’ high promotion in early 2023. “The Predator” was the present UFC heavyweight champion, however finally they have been unable to succeed in an settlement on a brand new contract. Ngannou moved to PFL MMA and cashed in boxing matches with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Ngannou is presently not on the PFL roster.
UFC CEO Dana White publicly bashed Ngannou’s persona and even accused him of aggressive habits in direction of the previous champion and CEO Hunter Campbell. Talking on MMA Junkie Radio, Excessive Couture head coach Eric Nikcik mentioned he by no means misplaced hope of seeing Ngannou again contained in the Octagon.
“I am by no means going to shut the door on the UFC,” Nikcik mentioned. “Possibly I am a hopeless romantic and hope they only decide a struggle with Jon Jones and experience off into the sundown. But when they’ll finish it, we’ll see what occurs to them and no matter egos they’re clashing with.
“I do not know the place Dana stands in the entire state of affairs. I believe that is a query you need to ask him. I do know on the finish of the day Francis is a businessman, and for him it is not about ego or ‘I by no means need to struggle within the UFC once more’ or no matter. I believe he is all for it, if the precise matchup, the precise opponent, the precise amount of cash is sensible. It actually will depend on what the promotion decides.”
For now, Ngannou will give attention to Phillip Lin. The 2 will conflict on the undercard of Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Could sixteenth. The occasion will likely be streamed stay on Netflix.
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